May 2005 Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Abilene, TX


For metropolitan area definitions used by the OES survey, see the MSA definitions page.

These estimates are calculated with data collected from employers in all industry sectors in Abilene, TX, a metropolitan statistical area in Texas. These and other data elements, including the 10th, 25th, 75th, and 90th percentile wages, are available in the downloadable Excel files (XLS).

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Major Occupational Groups in Abilene, TX (Note--clicking a link will scroll the page to the occupational group):

All Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
00-0000 All Occupations 60,800 $10.46 $13.35 $27,780 1.7 %
 
Management Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
11-0000 Management Occupations 2,350 $29.10 $32.11 $66,780 2.2 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 80 (5) $71.71 $149,160 6.3 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 1,060 $30.54 $34.08 $70,890 3.2 %
11-2022 Sales Managers 50 $36.55 $35.79 $74,440 9.1 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 130 $23.50 $26.38 $54,860 5.3 %
11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 40 $35.74 $35.01 $72,820 4.7 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 110 $29.00 $29.70 $61,780 4.1 %
11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 30 $34.30 $39.08 $81,280 9.9 %
11-9021 Construction Managers 90 $27.77 $27.73 $57,680 9.4 %
11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program (7) $13.08 $12.67 $26,350 6.3 %
11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 130 (4) (4) $59,010 5.3 %
11-9051 Food Service Managers 110 $19.14 $19.99 $41,580 5.8 %
11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 210 $30.78 $31.00 $64,470 3.2 %
11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 30 $15.02 $14.81 $30,800 13.3 %
11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 60 $18.04 $19.52 $40,610 5.0 %
11-9199 Managers, All Other 40 $32.18 $32.14 $66,850 2.5 %
 
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
13-0000 Business and Financial Operations Occupations 1,430 $19.03 $20.55 $42,740 3.4 %
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 80 $19.39 $19.50 $40,560 2.4 %
13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 60 $20.67 $22.75 $47,320 7.9 %
13-1051 Cost Estimators 60 $20.35 $21.76 $45,260 6.1 %
13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 50 $16.55 $19.75 $41,070 11.8 %
13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 60 $15.06 $16.03 $33,340 5.8 %
13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 30 $18.82 $21.72 $45,180 12.8 %
13-1111 Management Analysts 80 $20.23 $20.55 $42,750 12.7 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 290 $19.46 $20.60 $42,850 4.2 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 330 $18.92 $22.08 $45,930 8.7 %
13-2051 Financial Analysts (7) $25.17 $24.97 $51,940 2.9 %
13-2072 Loan Officers 130 $20.24 $21.76 $45,260 10.0 %
13-2081 Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 30 $21.82 $22.86 $47,540 14.3 %
13-2082 Tax Preparers 60 $11.69 $11.51 $23,950 8.4 %
 
Computer and Mathematical Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
15-0000 Computer and Mathematical Occupations 390 $18.49 $21.06 $43,810 7.0 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 110 $14.85 $15.70 $32,660 5.5 %
15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 70 $28.84 $29.48 $61,320 8.6 %
15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 110 $16.59 $19.00 $39,510 5.3 %
 
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
17-0000 Architecture and Engineering Occupations (7) (7) (7) (7) (7)
17-1022 Surveyors 30 $13.88 $17.62 $36,660 11.2 %
17-2051 Civil Engineers 70 $25.19 $26.10 $54,290 3.9 %
17-2171 Petroleum Engineers (7) $31.53 $30.00 $62,400 3.8 %
17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 40 $13.51 $13.09 $27,220 14.3 %
17-3012 Electrical and Electronics Drafters 30 $17.79 $16.67 $34,670 7.9 %
17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 30 $15.68 $15.65 $32,550 4.0 %
17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 140 $15.47 $16.11 $33,510 3.4 %
17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 30 $25.95 $34.34 $71,430 17.4 %
17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 40 $10.93 $11.41 $23,740 6.5 %
 
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
19-0000 Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations 220 $24.04 $24.56 $51,080 5.5 %
19-3021 Market Research Analysts 40 $24.77 $26.31 $54,730 9.7 %
19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists (7) $25.22 $24.17 $50,270 5.5 %
 
Community and Social Services Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
21-0000 Community and Social Services Occupations 1,380 $10.59 $12.38 $25,750 16.0 %
21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 170 $17.92 $17.98 $37,400 11.1 %
21-1019 Counselors, All Other (7) $24.65 $24.11 $50,140 2.6 %
21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 60 $15.37 $15.13 $31,470 5.7 %
21-1092 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 130 $16.09 $16.36 $34,040 1.9 %
21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 670 $6.19 $6.59 $13,700 7.0 %
 
Legal Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
23-0000 Legal Occupations 310 $18.57 $21.41 $44,540 8.3 %
23-1011 Lawyers 160 $20.87 $26.60 $55,320 14.3 %
23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 40 $14.86 $15.20 $31,620 5.1 %
23-2091 Court Reporters 30 (7) (7) (7) (7)
 
Education, Training, and Library Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
25-0000 Education, Training, and Library Occupations 4,440 $17.30 $16.80 $34,950 5.1 %
25-1011 Business Teachers, Postsecondary 80 (4) (4) $57,290 3.3 %
25-1022 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary 30 (4) (4) $45,450 3.5 %
25-1066 Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary 30 (4) (4) $59,290 4.1 %
25-1081 Education Teachers, Postsecondary 50 (4) (4) $49,940 3.1 %
25-1121 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 60 (4) (4) $47,710 6.9 %
25-1123 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 50 (4) (4) $42,940 3.2 %
25-1126 Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary 80 (4) (4) $41,290 3.5 %
25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 60 $13.45 $14.18 $29,500 10.6 %
25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 90 $13.88 $12.08 $25,130 18.3 %
25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education (7) (4) (4) $24,590 4.2 %
25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 110 (4) (4) $44,790 2.3 %
25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 50 (4) (4) $35,910 4.7 %
25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 50 (4) (4) $37,770 5.0 %
25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 30 $7.03 $7.92 $16,460 11.7 %
25-3099 Teachers and Instructors, All Other 390 (4) (4) $17,190 8.7 %
25-4021 Librarians 60 $19.90 $19.09 $39,700 5.4 %
25-4031 Library Technicians 40 $9.88 $9.98 $20,760 3.6 %
25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 40 $27.41 $26.46 $55,030 7.1 %
 
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
27-0000 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 750 $10.97 $12.70 $26,420 4.1 %
27-1023 Floral Designers 40 $9.46 $9.48 $19,720 2.6 %
27-1024 Graphic Designers 50 $12.31 $12.95 $26,930 3.6 %
27-1025 Interior Designers (7) $12.58 $13.40 $27,870 8.9 %
27-2012 Producers and Directors 40 (7) (7) (7) (7)
27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 200 (4) (4) $27,470 6.6 %
27-3011 Radio and Television Announcers 40 $8.00 $8.64 $17,980 12.3 %
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 60 $13.32 $15.69 $32,630 5.0 %
27-4012 Broadcast Technicians 50 $9.31 $9.67 $20,120 4.0 %
27-4021 Photographers 30 $6.99 $7.94 $16,510 14.9 %
27-4031 Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture 30 $9.51 $10.50 $21,830 20.0 %
 
Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
29-0000 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations 4,080 $18.92 $22.66 $47,140 4.6 %
29-1021 Dentists, General (7) (5) $87.80 $182,630 11.4 %
29-1051 Pharmacists 100 $41.20 $40.49 $84,230 4.7 %
29-1063 Internists, General 40 (5) $89.11 $185,350 9.1 %
29-1111 Registered Nurses 1,290 $23.73 $24.37 $50,680 1.9 %
29-1122 Occupational Therapists 30 $26.35 $26.20 $54,500 1.9 %
29-1123 Physical Therapists 40 $32.68 $33.31 $69,290 2.2 %
29-1126 Respiratory Therapists (7) $20.85 $21.10 $43,880 3.7 %
29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 90 $20.50 $21.90 $45,550 2.9 %
29-1131 Veterinarians (7) $35.52 $43.40 $90,280 21.0 %
29-1199 Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other (7) $48.01 $50.88 $105,820 22.8 %
29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 100 $21.09 $22.57 $46,950 2.7 %
29-2021 Dental Hygienists 60 $26.75 $26.25 $54,610 8.8 %
29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 80 $19.33 $19.51 $40,580 3.4 %
29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 70 $10.03 $11.76 $24,450 19.8 %
29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 110 $11.10 $12.31 $25,600 4.4 %
29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 1,150 $13.61 $14.00 $29,110 1.3 %
29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 50 $10.04 $10.69 $22,230 5.2 %
29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing (7) $11.99 $12.21 $25,400 4.0 %
 
Healthcare Support Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
31-0000 Healthcare Support Occupations 2,330 $8.22 $8.74 $18,170 2.2 %
31-1011 Home Health Aides 420 $7.30 $7.25 $15,080 3.2 %
31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 970 $7.87 $7.99 $16,630 2.9 %
31-2022 Physical Therapist Aides 30 $8.45 $8.56 $17,810 2.4 %
31-9091 Dental Assistants 160 $10.07 $10.59 $22,020 5.0 %
31-9092 Medical Assistants 430 $9.92 $9.82 $20,420 3.3 %
31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 60 $11.01 $11.51 $23,940 4.2 %
 
Protective Service Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
33-0000 Protective Service Occupations 1,840 $14.08 $13.93 $28,980 4.0 %
33-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Correctional Officers 120 $15.81 $16.65 $34,640 5.1 %
33-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives 30 $17.13 $20.21 $42,030 8.7 %
33-3012 Correctional Officers and Jailers 1,110 $13.90 $13.20 $27,450 8.0 %
33-3021 Detectives and Criminal Investigators 70 $18.74 $20.53 $42,710 4.4 %
33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 200 $14.88 $16.69 $34,700 10.7 %
33-9032 Security Guards 170 $8.25 $9.47 $19,690 6.9 %
33-9099 Protective Service Workers, All Other 30 $12.92 $14.43 $30,020 6.2 %
 
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
35-0000 Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 6,140 $6.50 $6.98 $14,510 1.5 %
35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks (7) $6.46 $7.28 $15,140 10.5 %
35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 670 $8.47 $9.66 $20,090 4.6 %
35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 310 $6.51 $6.55 $13,620 3.0 %
35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 180 $7.69 $7.70 $16,010 2.4 %
35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 320 $8.09 $8.25 $17,150 1.6 %
35-2015 Cooks, Short Order (7) $7.81 $7.74 $16,100 4.2 %
35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 250 $7.46 $7.40 $15,400 4.8 %
35-3011 Bartenders 120 $6.50 $6.61 $13,740 3.3 %
35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 2,240 $6.25 $6.36 $13,220 2.2 %
35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 110 $6.19 $6.47 $13,450 5.9 %
35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 1,010 $6.25 $6.44 $13,390 2.9 %
35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 140 $6.26 $6.22 $12,930 2.5 %
35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 220 $6.36 $6.45 $13,420 3.1 %
35-9021 Dishwashers 270 $6.46 $6.46 $13,450 2.4 %
35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 130 $6.45 $6.49 $13,490 2.5 %
 
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
37-0000 Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations 2,190 $7.32 $7.96 $16,560 2.3 %
37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 110 $10.00 $11.00 $22,880 4.6 %
37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 50 $14.22 $14.84 $30,870 4.6 %
37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,060 $7.12 $7.59 $15,780 2.8 %
37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 420 $6.48 $6.55 $13,630 2.4 %
37-2021 Pest Control Workers 50 $12.60 $14.61 $30,390 9.8 %
37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 490 $7.83 $7.87 $16,370 4.6 %
 
Personal Care and Service Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
39-0000 Personal Care and Service Occupations 2,780 $6.36 $6.89 $14,320 2.5 %
39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 90 $10.29 $11.43 $23,780 3.3 %
39-3012 Gaming and Sports Book Writers and Runners 30 $6.57 $7.21 $15,000 7.5 %
39-3031 Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 40 $6.14 $6.17 $12,840 5.9 %
39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 80 $6.64 $8.43 $17,540 13.6 %
39-3099 Entertainment attendants and related workers, all other 140 $6.51 $6.70 $13,940 4.2 %
39-4021 Funeral Attendants (7) $7.85 $7.95 $16,530 6.8 %
39-5011 Barbers (7) $7.62 $7.62 $15,850 3.2 %
39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 130 $6.52 $7.40 $15,380 5.9 %
39-9011 Child Care Workers 390 $6.25 $6.31 $13,110 2.8 %
39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 1,390 $6.14 $6.10 $12,690 2.6 %
39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 50 $9.87 $11.49 $23,900 12.9 %
39-9032 Recreation Workers 70 $9.40 $9.45 $19,650 7.1 %
39-9099 Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other (7) $6.27 $6.46 $13,430 7.3 %
 
Sales and Related Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
41-0000 Sales and Related Occupations 6,890 $8.49 $12.04 $25,040 3.9 %
41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 640 $12.94 $15.61 $32,470 4.5 %
41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 130 $19.91 $20.53 $42,700 5.3 %
41-2011 Cashiers 1,970 $6.91 $7.08 $14,720 1.5 %
41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 330 $7.91 $9.83 $20,440 6.5 %
41-2022 Parts Salespersons 190 $10.98 $11.77 $24,490 4.5 %
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 2,140 $8.24 $10.87 $22,610 5.7 %
41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 80 $19.40 $21.50 $44,720 15.3 %
41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 170 $16.00 $19.05 $39,630 9.6 %
41-3031 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 30 $38.11 $46.28 $96,260 24.4 %
41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 80 $15.87 $18.79 $39,090 11.5 %
41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 70 $20.43 $21.95 $45,650 10.9 %
41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 560 $16.51 $21.65 $45,040 6.6 %
41-9011 Demonstrators and Product Promoters 110 $10.00 $10.03 $20,870 6.3 %
41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents 50 $25.84 $24.50 $50,960 18.8 %
 
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
43-0000 Office and Administrative Support Occupations 10,200 $10.16 $11.22 $23,330 2.4 %
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 750 $17.32 $17.86 $37,150 4.5 %
43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 70 $8.81 $9.33 $19,400 5.6 %
43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 170 $9.76 $10.32 $21,460 6.5 %
43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 230 $11.04 $11.79 $24,530 4.3 %
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 800 $11.23 $11.58 $24,090 1.9 %
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 90 $12.30 $12.28 $25,550 7.4 %
43-3071 Tellers 260 $7.86 $7.94 $16,520 11.2 %
43-4031 Court, Municipal, and License Clerks (7) $11.44 $11.48 $23,870 4.0 %
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 800 $10.53 $11.07 $23,030 3.2 %
43-4071 File Clerks 80 $7.20 $7.57 $15,740 2.9 %
43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 120 $7.27 $7.08 $14,720 4.1 %
43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 100 $12.88 $12.77 $26,570 9.0 %
43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 60 $9.70 $9.67 $20,120 3.1 %
43-4151 Order Clerks 50 $9.04 $10.01 $20,830 10.9 %
43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 70 $10.53 $11.18 $23,250 3.5 %
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 530 $8.23 $8.49 $17,650 2.1 %
43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 50 $12.02 $12.98 $27,000 2.8 %
43-5021 Couriers and Messengers 40 $8.18 $8.90 $18,510 6.2 %
43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers (7) $12.71 $13.18 $27,410 5.1 %
43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 50 $15.09 $15.99 $33,270 6.8 %
43-5041 Meter Readers, Utilities 40 $10.66 $10.89 $22,650 7.2 %
43-5051 Postal Service Clerks 30 $23.95 $23.60 $49,090 3.2 %
43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 180 $21.75 $20.97 $43,620 2.6 %
43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 120 $21.44 $20.37 $42,360 3.1 %
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 230 $8.36 $9.50 $19,760 7.3 %
43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 690 $8.58 $9.07 $18,870 2.1 %
43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 40 $11.01 $11.39 $23,690 5.0 %
43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 730 $13.60 $14.23 $29,610 2.5 %
43-6012 Legal Secretaries 100 $11.04 $10.97 $22,820 8.7 %
43-6013 Medical Secretaries 90 $10.41 $10.78 $22,420 3.0 %
43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 1,290 $10.13 $10.50 $21,840 2.4 %
43-9011 Computer Operators 30 $13.80 $14.88 $30,950 8.1 %
43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 140 $9.48 $9.57 $19,910 2.9 %
43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service 50 $10.10 $10.12 $21,050 2.9 %
43-9061 Office Clerks, General 1,470 $7.78 $8.07 $16,790 1.9 %
43-9199 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other 30 $14.58 $14.80 $30,790 4.5 %
 
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
45-0000 Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations 130 $9.06 $9.40 $19,560 11.1 %
 
Construction and Extraction Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
47-0000 Construction and Extraction Occupations 3,210 $12.91 $14.16 $29,450 3.5 %
47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 300 $20.99 $20.59 $42,840 4.1 %
47-2031 Carpenters 70 $12.72 $12.95 $26,940 4.1 %
47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers (7) $11.98 $13.44 $27,950 14.8 %
47-2061 Construction Laborers 370 $9.54 $9.56 $19,880 2.8 %
47-2071 Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 110 $11.77 $11.86 $24,670 2.9 %
47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 190 $12.48 $12.53 $26,070 4.4 %
47-2081 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers 100 $10.14 $10.32 $21,460 12.4 %
47-2111 Electricians 270 $17.06 $16.63 $34,600 6.6 %
47-2121 Glaziers 30 $11.84 $11.85 $24,640 2.6 %
47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 130 $12.18 $12.10 $25,160 3.3 %
47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 170 $12.75 $13.68 $28,460 5.2 %
47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers 80 $14.41 $15.05 $31,300 3.2 %
47-3013 Helpers--Electricians 150 $10.00 $10.08 $20,960 4.6 %
47-3015 Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 150 $11.69 $11.24 $23,380 7.5 %
47-5011 Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas (7) $20.49 $21.97 $45,710 11.7 %
47-5012 Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas 270 $15.15 $15.97 $33,230 9.2 %
47-5013 Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining 90 $20.26 $18.77 $39,040 5.2 %
47-5071 Roustabouts, Oil and Gas (7) $10.94 $12.25 $25,480 3.2 %
 
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
49-0000 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations 2,770 $12.34 $13.64 $28,380 3.0 %
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 230 $19.84 $20.64 $42,920 3.1 %
49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers (7) $12.06 $13.45 $27,980 4.2 %
49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 60 $13.66 $15.72 $32,700 17.2 %
49-2092 Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers (7) $10.55 $10.28 $21,370 16.3 %
49-3011 Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 40 $17.89 $17.64 $36,700 5.2 %
49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 90 $14.16 $18.68 $38,850 10.9 %
49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 570 $13.85 $13.94 $29,000 7.0 %
49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 160 $13.50 $14.42 $29,990 3.9 %
49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers (7) $8.66 $8.60 $17,880 11.2 %
49-9012 Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door (7) $12.28 $13.07 $27,180 13.3 %
49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 70 $13.93 $14.92 $31,020 7.2 %
49-9031 Home Appliance Repairers 50 (7) (7) (7) (7)
49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 90 $17.00 $17.77 $36,960 6.8 %
49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 530 $9.72 $10.44 $21,710 3.1 %
49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 60 $13.77 $13.32 $27,700 9.0 %
49-9051 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers (7) $18.75 $18.51 $38,510 6.3 %
49-9091 Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers (7) $11.90 $12.23 $25,450 5.7 %
49-9098 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 60 $8.62 $8.44 $17,560 5.2 %
49-9099 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other 30 $10.85 $11.83 $24,610 5.3 %
 
Production Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
51-0000 Production Occupations 2,850 $10.20 $11.98 $24,920 2.8 %
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 270 $18.01 $20.05 $41,710 4.1 %
51-2092 Team Assemblers 300 $8.35 $9.19 $19,110 2.0 %
51-2099 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other 40 $8.33 $8.90 $18,520 5.5 %
51-3011 Bakers 50 $10.90 $10.53 $21,890 4.5 %
51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 30 $14.57 $13.68 $28,450 4.2 %
51-3092 Food Batchmakers 60 $8.00 $8.60 $17,900 10.9 %
51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (7) $12.55 $12.71 $26,430 15.5 %
51-4033 Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 60 $10.34 $11.35 $23,610 6.4 %
51-4041 Machinists 60 $13.68 $14.09 $29,300 4.0 %
51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 200 $14.30 $14.18 $29,500 2.3 %
51-5022 Prepress Technicians and Workers (7) $10.98 $12.70 $26,410 2.5 %
51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 190 $6.70 $7.01 $14,570 4.2 %
51-6021 Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials 60 $6.53 $6.82 $14,190 3.8 %
51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 30 $8.95 $9.21 $19,160 3.1 %
51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators (7) $17.02 $14.75 $30,680 23.8 %
51-9021 Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (7) $9.97 $10.17 $21,140 3.6 %
51-9023 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 110 $10.08 $10.28 $21,390 3.3 %
51-9041 Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (7) $12.71 $15.17 $31,540 13.6 %
51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 90 $16.14 $19.70 $40,980 6.1 %
51-9071 Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers (7) $10.17 $11.69 $24,310 17.5 %
51-9083 Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians (7) $9.48 $9.16 $19,060 7.1 %
51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 180 $9.66 $9.63 $20,030 7.8 %
51-9122 Painters, Transportation Equipment (7) $11.89 $11.52 $23,970 5.8 %
51-9198 Helpers--Production Workers 100 $7.79 $8.26 $17,180 5.6 %
 
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
Wage Estimates
Occupation Code Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
53-0000 Transportation and Material Moving Occupations 3,610 $9.35 $11.42 $23,760 4.2 %
53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 70 $12.27 $12.77 $26,550 5.2 %
53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 110 $21.74 $25.60 $53,250 6.9 %
53-2012 Commercial Pilots (7) (4) (4) $43,680 3.0 %
53-3021 Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (7) $19.42 $19.00 $39,510 5.4 %
53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 200 $8.57 $9.37 $19,480 12.7 %
53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 940 $15.85 $15.62 $32,490 4.9 %
53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 420 $9.67 $10.69 $22,240 4.8 %
53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 50 $6.78 $7.85 $16,330 8.7 %
53-6031 Service Station Attendants (7) $6.30 $6.76 $14,070 5.3 %
53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 100 $10.49 $11.22 $23,330 7.7 %
53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 330 $6.37 $6.79 $14,130 4.1 %
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 730 $7.75 $8.11 $16,870 2.7 %

About May 2005 National, State, and Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

(1) Estimates for detailed occupations do not sum to the totals because the totals include occupations not shown separately. Estimates do not include self-employed workers.

(2) Annual wages have been calculated by multiplying the hourly mean wage by a "year-round, full-time" hours figure of 2,080 hours; for those occupations where there is not an hourly mean wage published, the annual wage has been directly calculated from the reported survey data.

(3) The relative standard error (RSE) is a measure of the reliability of a survey statistic. The smaller the relative standard error, the more precise the estimate.

(4) Wages for some occupations that do not generally work year-round, full time, are reported either as hourly wages or annual salaries depending on how they are typically paid.

(5) This wage is equal to or greater than $70.00 per hour or $145,600 per year.

(7) Estimates not released.

(9) Wage data for this occupation were removed because of reporting errors.



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Last Modified Date: September 30, 2008